In the context of psychological perspectives, which of the following was the focus of the psychoanalytic-psychodynamic perspective?
A. The importance of early childhood experience and relationships with parents as guiding forces that shape personality development
B. Human thought, behavior, and personality being shaped by forces of evolution
C. Cultural differences that influence the thought and behavior of individuals within each culture
D. Understanding and then establishing the conditions that bring about desired behaviors
Answer: A
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